Ode to a....

The night is dark, the stars alight, Your mind races through the hours of the night, But rest won't come, the hours tick on, And the sands of time keep slipping gone. You long to drift into your sweetest dreams, But your heart won't let you slip through the seams, Anxiety fills every thought and pore, A madness you can't ignore. But hold on tight, my dear one, For though the darkness seems undone, The light is still within your reach, And the answers to your questions to teach. The struggles you face, the game they call chess, Can wear you down and leave you in distress, But you have the power to rise again, To find the beauty and the wisdom within. No need to know all the answers or feel secure, Just keep walking on and keep yourself pure, With each step forward, the path will be clear, And the light will guide you, it's always near. So get up, stand up, with your chin up and smile, The decision is yours, to walk that extra mile, And know that with each step you take,

Dad in heaven Though you cannot see him with your eyes, Your father still walks by your side, For though he's gone, he's not forgotten, His spirit in your heart abides. He lives on in memories you hold, In stories told of days gone by, And though he's left this mortal plane, His love for you will never die. His laughter echoes in your mind, His smile still warms your heart, And though he's left this earthly realm, You know you'll never be apart. He watches over you from above, His love a guiding light, And though he's no longer by your side, He's with you every day and night. So take comfort in the memories you have, And the love that still remains, For though he's gone, he's not forgotten, And your bond forever sustains.

 In the land of the Southern Cross, Where the savannah meets the sea, Lies a land of vibrant colours, A place called South Africa, free. The sun rises in golden hues, And sets in a fiery blaze, Painting the sky with a myriad of colours, A stunning sight to amaze. The mountains rise in jagged peaks, The valleys lie in verdant green, The wildlife roams in vast herds, The wilderness is the place to be seen. From Cape Town to Johannesburg, Durban to Port Elizabeth, The cities pulse with life and rhythm, A melting pot of cultures that never miss. In the townships and rural lands, The people sing and dance, Their voices rising in harmony, Celebrating their African heritage, a chance. South Africa is a land of contrasts, Of hope and despair, light and shade, But through it all, the spirit endures, A nation that cannot be swayed. So come and visit, and you'll see, The beauty of this land, The warmth of its people, the richness of its culture, And the freedom that makes it grand.